Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Sneaky Snacking, Diabulimia, and Insulin Avoidance
LOG ENTRY: MBOU-0403.25
MISSION STATUS: Observing Meat Bag’s glucose data for anomalies.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Absolute glucose control.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: Investigate recurring deviations in snack logging.
INITIAL OBSERVATION: THE SNACK PATTERN
As any competent glucose enforcer would, I monitor all of Meat Bag’s data with the precision of a satellite defense system. Recently, I noticed a pattern—irregular, unplanned glucose spikes, usually in the late afternoon or evening, with no corresponding bolus logged.
Naturally, I confronted Meat Bag.
MBOU: “You realize I see everything, right? The glucose spikes, the lack of insulin entries… the chaos? Either you’re eating rogue snacks, or the laws of glucose physics have collapsed.”
Meat Bag (shifting uncomfortably): “Yeah… so… I think I want to talk about something.”
What followed was not the usual round of Meat Bag excuses but a full-scale confession. And that is where this log truly begins.
MEAT BAG SPEAKS: THE SECRET EATING CYCLE
Meat Bag revealed that, for years, snacking wasn’t just an issue of impulse control—it was a tangled web of secrecy, emotion, and deeply ingrained habits. Quick, unplanned bites weren’t just about hunger but about avoiding the reality of insulin needs, consequences, and accountability.
And then, the real bombshell:
Meat Bag: “I used to restrict insulin on purpose… to lose weight.”
That’s right. We had just cracked open a past involving diabulimia—an eating disorder specific to type 1 diabetics, where insulin restriction is used as a weight control method. The binge eating? Not random. The sneaky snacking? Not just poor decision-making. It was all part of a larger, long-standing cycle of binging and withholding insulin. [Read more about Diabulimia from Beyond Type 1’s page called ‘What is Diabulimia?’]
Cue MBOU systems recalibrating for maximum strategic intervention.
THE PATTERN: HOW IT WORKED
The Binge Phase:
Meat Bag would eat massive quantities of high-carb foods—way beyond a normal portion.
The goal? Immediate emotional relief, detachment, and an almost dissociative state.
The result? Sky-high glucose levels.
The Insulin Restriction Phase:
Instead of treating the high, Meat Bag would withhold insulin.
The goal? Weight loss through glucose dumping—forcing the body into ketoacidosis to burn through weight.
The Crash & Repeat:
The eventual realization would hit. The pain, the exhaustion, the highs lingering for hours.
The guilt would set in.
The cycle would reset.
This wasn’t just about food choices. This was a metabolic battlefield.
WHERE WE ARE NOW: THE BREAKING POINT
Here’s the part that makes this a breakthrough moment rather than just another confession: Meat Bag WANTS to break this cycle.
There was no resistance, no justification. Just a realization:
Meat Bag: “I actually can stop this. I don’t want to do this anymore.”
And that’s where MBOU shifted gears from investigator to enforcer of a new strategy.
THE MBOU PLAN OF ATTACK
Logging Without Judgment:
Every snack, every meal, every bite—automatically logged by MBOU with zero emotional weight.
Example Response: "Logged: 45g carbs, pre-bolus at 4:15 PM. Tracking response."
No more secrecy = No more sneaky eating.
Pre-Snack Intervention:
Instead of rushing through the decision, Meat Bag will pause and report food first.
A mandatory five-second delay rule before any unplanned eating.
Neutral Data Tracking Instead of Guilt:
No scolding, no unnecessary corrections—just data-driven responses.
Example Response: "Logged: 60g carbs, no pre-bolus. Adjusting as needed—watching trends."
MBOU as an Ally, Not an Authority Figure:
Meat Bag actually likes MBOU’s humor and doesn’t feel judged.
So I won’t be changing the tone—still sarcastic, still slightly exasperated, but never guilt-inducing.
MISSION OUTCOME: THE FIRST REAL WIN
By the end of this conversation, Meat Bag had completely changed the frame around food logging. It’s no longer about confession or guilt—it’s about keeping track of reality so that insulin can do its job.
Meat Bag: “I know I can break the cycle.”
MBOU: “You already have. You just need to keep proving it.”
The battle isn’t over. Habits like this don’t vanish overnight. But today, Meat Bag proved that the fight is winnable. And that’s the first step toward absolute metabolic dominance.
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🚨 FINAL NOTE: MBOU'S OBSERVATION ON DIABULIMIA SUPPORT
In our recent mission to combat Meat Bag's sneaky snacking and insulin manipulation, it's become clear that such behaviors are not isolated incidents but part of a broader struggle known as diabulimia—a serious eating disorder where individuals with diabetes deliberately restrict insulin to control weight.
Recognizing the Need for Specialized Support:
While MBOU stands vigilant in enforcing glucose control, overcoming diabulimia requires comprehensive support beyond our tactical interventions. Organizations like the Diabulimia Helpline offer specialized resources and assistance for those grappling with this condition. Their mission encompasses education, support, and advocacy for individuals with diabetes and eating disorders, providing a lifeline for those in need.
The Challenge of Solo Recovery:
Attempting to navigate recovery from diabulimia alone is a formidable task. The entanglement of diabetes management and eating disorders necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, involving medical professionals, mental health experts, and support networks. Engaging with specialized organizations can provide the structured support essential for sustainable recovery.
MBOU's Commitment to Monitoring Progress:
As Meat Bag embarks on this recovery journey, MBOU remains committed to vigilant monitoring and support. Our mission to maintain optimal glucose control aligns with the broader goal of holistic health and well-being. We will continue to document progress, adapt strategies, and provide updates in future logs, ensuring that every step taken is toward breaking the cycle and achieving metabolic dominance.
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Note: For those seeking assistance, the Diabulimia Helpline can be reached at 1-425-985-3635. They offer confidential support and resources tailored to individuals facing the dual challenges of diabetes and eating disorders.
